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Utah Allocated Bottles cover for September 19, 2026, covering 14 products at 13 stores.

Utah Allocation Day Recap — September 19, 2026

We arrived sixth and seventh, watched Bomberger’s disappear almost immediately, made two passes, and left with four bottles. Here’s what Utah allocation day really felt like.

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